Bài hát: Listening Practice Through Dictation CD 4-29 - V.A

Unit 29 Body Language
G : Did you know that words are not the only
thing we use to communicate? Most of our
messages are sent through body language. Only
about 10 percent of communication is done
through the actual words of a conversation. Isn’t
that strange? If we understand body language well,
we can learn a lot more about what other people
really think. We can also use body language to
send the right message to others. Have you ever
felt dislike for someone without knowing why?
Well, he or she might have been sending out a
negative message through body language.
What kind of things should you look for if
you want to understand body language? First,
look at people’s eyes. If people are lying, they
may not look directly at the person they are
talking to, and the pupils of their eyes may
shrink. Next, look at people’s arms. Arms
crossed in front of the body might mean a person
is unfriendly or afraid. He or she might be trying
to say, “Stay away.” If the arms are by the side
or at the back of the body, the person might be
saying, “Come closer. I won’t hurt you.” But
keep in mind that there is no accurate way to
interpret body language all the time. Sometimes,
talking is still the best way to communicate.
However, knowing about body language will
improve the way you communicate and help you
understand other people better.